Dog Control

The Town Dog Control Officer enforces Local and State laws pertaining to dogs, including licensing, leash laws, and rabies inoculation requirements. The DCO rescues and cares for lost dogs at the town kennel, and brings unclaimed dogs from the kennel to the Columbia County Humane Society.

For issues relating to dogs, such as lost dogs, excessive barking, strays, or aggressive dogs, please call one of our Dog Control Officers Roger Newkirk or Stephanie Fitzpatrick.

For weekday coverage, please call Stephanie at (845) 464-0724.

Roger offers coverage weekends, weeknights and early mornings (6pm to 6am) and can be reached at (845) 876-2465.

There is a redemption fee for all kennelled dogs.

dog licenses

Dog licenses, which are required by New York State law for all dogs over 6 months old living in the Town and Village of Rhinebeck, can be obtained in person or by mail from the Town Clerk by filling out this worksheet and mailing or delivering it to the Town Clerk's office at 80 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, with proof of rabies vaccination, and the correct fee (see below). Dog licenses are good for one year. We will mail your renewal to you. Make checks out to Town of Rhinebeck.

dog license fees

Rhinebeck/red hook dog park

The Dog Park is open to all owners of licensed dogs who obtain a permit from the Rhinebeck Town Clerk by providing the attached form and the correct fee. Fees are $20/year for Rhinebeck and Red Hook and $25/year for residents of other towns. Your fees pay for the construction and maintenance of the Dog Park. ﻿Here are the rules.﻿The Dog Park is next to the soccer field on Stone Church Road where it intersects with Yantz Road. Parking is in the gravel lot, and the Park is at the end of the path that begins near the metal gate on the Northwest corner of the lot.